Natural Balance House With A Curved SIP Roof
Structural Insulated Panel Roof Installed With Ease
By: Lydia Wood - Friday, July 2, 2010
Source: naturalbalancehouse.com
June 30, 2010- San Juan Island, WA: A roof made of structural insulated panels or SIPs isn’t exceptionally unusual in a home shooting for major green certifications. What makes the one on San Juan Island’s Natural Balance House remarkable is that 800 square feet of it is curved. Flat panels, curved roof – how does that work? According to the builder, Ravenhill Construction, it works like a charm.
Ravenhill was able to install the full 3,600-square-foot roof area in less than three weeks. The job required no prep work and only one assembly. To form them into a curve, Ravenhill’s crew placed narrow panels side-by-side and filled the gaps between with foam. British Columbia architect Michael McNamara praised SIP roofing, saying, “It seems more natural because elements in nature are curved and not in a straight line.”
Construction on the Natural Balance House is expected to be completed by November, 2010. The project is pursuing five major green certifications and will be open for public tours upon completion. The house will feature cutting edge green living and building practices such as: sustainable materials use, healthy indoor air quality, water conservation techniques, energy efficiency, and minimal environmental impact during development.
To read all about the Natural Balance House, follow this link:
http://www.naturalbalancehouse.com/